HMAS Gladstone II (Decommissioned)

Loving park facilities around ship. Unfortunatly its only opened weekends. Y husband was disappinted as he was looking forward to visiting it.

You can see this Freemantle-class patrol boat sitting off the Gladstone East Shores precinct by the Marina.This vessel was commissioned into the RAN in 1984 and spent the next two decades intercepting illegal fishing boats, taking part in special forces operations and engaged in disaster relief and humanitarian assistance.A thorough restoration was carried out in the 2010s, and HMAS Gladstone II now belongs to the Gladstone Maritime Museum.You can step aboard on weekends for tours, outside of peak summer season when the deck gets too hot.You’ll find out about the satellite navigation and communications equipment, which was state-of-the-art for the time and learn about some of its operations.

The HMAS Gladstone is a great eye opener and learning experience for anyone of all ages! With an entry fee of $15 an adult and tours taking up to an hour and a half, you simply can't beat it. All areas are accessible. There's no other museum ship like it in Queensland and Australia would be getting close to the top few.

It’s not always open, only on weekends. If you get the opportunity to get a tour - do it!! Remember to wear closed in shoes

The pamphlet said allow one hour. I was the only person on the tour . My tour lasted a little over two and a hours My guide Jason and the lady guide sorry can't recall her name showed me I reckon every detail of the ship. Obviously very passionate Nothing was off limits, stories and imformation never stopped and so interesting. So recommend this tour and to my tour guides, I thankyou very much. Thoroughly enjoyed it

Excellent tour of this RAN Fremantle class patrol boat.

My wife and I, did the complete tour yesterday. It’s a really great way of looking into the life of these sailors during this time. A must do if you are in Gladstone.

Beautiful location again the sea and a lighthouse.Soft green grass and colourful seats.Nice to take a stroll and enjoy the bay.

Beautiful waterfront parklands in Gladstone with a suspended ex-navy patrol boat. Looks spectacular! Unable to tour as need to plan ahead. Lovely spot to stretch your legs and get some fresh air.